實用美語會話 (7)

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Ellen: Marilyn, you want coffee or tea?
     Marilyn: Coffee, please.
     Ellen: I am so excited! At this time tomorrow morning, Grandpa will be sitting in the kitchen with us.
     Marilyn: When does he arrive?
     Ellen: At six 0'clock this evening.
     Marilyn: By plane?
     Ellen: No, by train.
     Marilyn: Are we picking him up at the station?
     Ellen: Not Grandpa. He doesn't want anybody picking him up. He likes to be independent.
     Marilyn: Huh.
     Ellen: Oh, let's go upstairs and prepare Grandpa's room.
     Marilyn: Great! Let's do it!
     Richard: Good morning, Mom.
     Robbie: Morning.
     Ellen: Well, hi,fellas.
     Richard: Hello.
     Marilyn: Hi,honey.
     Richard: Hi, honey.
     Robbie: Morning, Marilyn.
     Marilyn: We're going upstairs to set up Grandpa's room. There's coffee ready.
     Robbie: I'm really excited about seeing Granpa.
     Richard: Me, too. Milk, please.
     Robbie: He's so funny. He always makes me laugh. I hope Grandpa's going to like living with us.
     Richard: I think he will. It just takes time to fell comfortable in a new place.
     Robbie: Won't he miss being in Florida?
     Richard: Will, he will. But I think he'll like being here with the family.
     Robbie: Are you sure about that? It's crazy here most of the time.
     Richard: But it's fun.
     Robbie: That's for sure.
     Richard: You know, maybe I'll put together some photos of Grandpa as a "welcome" present.
     Robbie: That's a neat idea. What can I do ? I've got it! I have a picture of Grandpa and Dad and me in my wallet. It's from the Fathers and Son's Breakfast at my junior high school graduation.
     Richard: Oh, I remember this picture.
     Robbie: I'd really lik to pick up Grandpa at the railroad station.
     Richard: Railroad stations or airports-Grandpa always tells us he'll get here by himself.
     Robbie: He's something!
     Marilyn: Is this all Grandpa's stuff?
     Ellen: That's it. But I'm sure he has a few bags with him on the train.
     Marilyn: What's inside?
     Ellen: I don't know. It's locked.
     Philip: Hi.
     Ellen: Oh, hi, darling.
     Marilyn: Morning, Philip.
     Philip: I want to put some of my good hangers in Grandpa's closet. You know I'm very exceted about his arrival.
     Ellen: We are, too.Susan called early this morning. She's unhappy and can't leave till tonight. She wants to be here for Grandpa.
     Philip: Well, Grandpa will be disappointed, too. He loves Susan.She always reminds him of Grandma. Well,how's everything here?
     Marilyn: Fine.We were just wondering about this trunk.
     Ellen: It's locked.
     Philip: Oh. I have the key. Grandpa sent it to me.